Voters in Washtenaw and three other counties will decide the Regional Transit Authority proposal that, if approved, would create a mass transit system in Southeast Michigan. Their goal is to make the region more connected and accessible. Whether that is of benefit to local businesses is a matter of opinion.

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WEMU's Jorge Avellan reports on how the RTA proposal will affect local businesses.

The former Willow Run Powertrain Plant in Ypsilanti Township will soon be the site of a new autonomous vehicle testing facility. The project took a step forward Friday with the creation of a non-profit to manage the site.

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89.1 WEMU's Amanda LeClaire reports on the progress of building a vehicle research facility at the former Willow Run Powertrain Plant.

Ann Arbor officials are looking to improve economic development efforts in the city. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, City Council is creating a new task force to better coordinate development strategies.